Question for those with an 04-07 Rancho lift
#16
So I can safely say that if you go with a 35" tire, 9" wide rim with 5 1/2" backspace, you will not rub w/ the Rancho lift. Or do what Keeks and VTHokie did, and stick with the stock rim and a super aggressive tire...that looks really good too.
BTW, I just got done installing a 1.5" spring shackle to lift my rear. It gave me an actual lift of 1 1/8" so at least I have a little rake going now that I have the Daystar on the front. I will post pics as soon as it stops raining and I can clean it up! I also want to paint my fender flares before snapping new photos!
Good luck man, and post pics when you get her lifted!
Last edited by StoveTop; 03-07-2010 at 07:26 PM.
#19
It's not common to put steering stabilizers on a rack & pinion steering set up but some here have fab'd up something. You need to search it, but as far as I know, no one makes a bolt on steering stabilizer for the 04+ F150's. If I am wrong please post up as I'd be interested as well...
#20
May have found a shop to buy and install the lift, have not called yet as I just found them last night. Was just wondering If i was going to need it before calling so I knew whether or not I was going to factor that into my pricing. Will let you know...
Are 305/55/20 terra graps gonna look out of place on a lifted truck?
But I will need aftermarket shocks for all four corners, correct.
What did everyone pay for their lift with shocks?
Are 305/55/20 terra graps gonna look out of place on a lifted truck?
But I will need aftermarket shocks for all four corners, correct.
What did everyone pay for their lift with shocks?
#21
If you are going to buy tires, then 305/55r20's are about 33" so they will look a little small. Again if buying tires, then stick with a 35" tire and I would suggest something a little more aggressive. If you like Nitto, then check out their Trail Grappler: http://www.nittotire.com/. The Kumho MTs are aggressive and relatively inexpensive. Shoot, while I'm at it, I like the Toyo MTs and the BFG KM2 MTs as well! As you can see, I like the aggressive looking tires! I ended up with ProComp XTreme AT which is the most aggressive looking all terrain tire I have seen. So far they've been great...good wear, low noise and they look pretty good.
BTW, I didnt mean to hog your post! You should check out the other Rancho guys out there for ideas: scapesinc, ColonelBlue, VTHokie, Keeks, Copenhagen848 and Gatorbait10. I am sure there are more, but those guys come to mind.
Here's ATOM's old truck: https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...596-graps.html
BTW, I didnt mean to hog your post! You should check out the other Rancho guys out there for ideas: scapesinc, ColonelBlue, VTHokie, Keeks, Copenhagen848 and Gatorbait10. I am sure there are more, but those guys come to mind.
Here's ATOM's old truck: https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...596-graps.html
Last edited by StoveTop; 03-08-2010 at 01:24 PM.
#23
A few weeks ago, I replaced my rims (see specs above) with a set of 18x10's w/4.5" of backspace and they rubbed pretty good on both the front air dam and the rear of the wheel well. I installed a Daystar 1" spacer (only $35!) and now I clear with no issues. I did raise the rear about an 1 1/14" with a lift shackle. If you stay with an 18x9 rim and 4.5" of BS, that will look pretty sick...they would stick out past your fender flares by a few inches, but look really good. You may not rub cause of the 9" wide rim but stay with a 12.5" wide tire. With the 6.5" BS, they will be more tucked and prob wont rub. To be honest, its a tough call. If you dont mind them sticking out, I'd go with the 4.5BS, with the option of a little trimming and possibly a small spacer for it all to clear.
I wish I could send you pics of my new set up, but things are finished yet...
I wish I could send you pics of my new set up, but things are finished yet...
#25
Supposedly converting offset to backspace is easy, but when I googled it a while back, I was left scratching my head! I suggest calling the rim manufacturer and asking what the backspace is.
#26
Does that make sense to everyone else?
As BS gets smaller, you risk rubbing against the fenders/wheel well, and as BS gets larger you risk hitting the steering knuckle or control arms right?
#27
www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp
#29
The Helo Maxx6 rims have 5.4" of backspacing, I have them on my truck.
Just FYI, the Rancho kit sits higher in the rear out of the box by almost an inch. (so it has rake). I did a lot of research on this kit as it was in my top 2 choices when I bought a lift a couple years ago. One guy I talked to a lot (who isnt a member anymore) put a 1" spacer ontop of his rancho lift and was perfectly level. He also had the Helo Maxx6 wheels.
Here is a pic of his truck with the rancho lift and 1" spacer:
I would not go with more than 6" of backspacing...you may rub the knuckle if you have 12.5+ wide knobby tires.
Just FYI, the Rancho kit sits higher in the rear out of the box by almost an inch. (so it has rake). I did a lot of research on this kit as it was in my top 2 choices when I bought a lift a couple years ago. One guy I talked to a lot (who isnt a member anymore) put a 1" spacer ontop of his rancho lift and was perfectly level. He also had the Helo Maxx6 wheels.
Here is a pic of his truck with the rancho lift and 1" spacer:
I would not go with more than 6" of backspacing...you may rub the knuckle if you have 12.5+ wide knobby tires.
#30